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Catholic University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor Ngeyi Kanyongolo dies aged 55

October 29, 2024

* To be laid to rest tomorrow, October 30 at Che Chamba Village in Thyolo District * The renowned lawyer and longtime legal scholar was appointed as the third Catholic University Vice-Chancellor in March 2024 * She selflessly served in many positions in the academia, corporate world and was also human rights activists By Evance Chsiano, MANA Catholic University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor, Associate Professor Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo (55) died yesterday at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre October 28, 2024,…

Angry Khongoloni CDSS students in Phalombe demonstrate against community members from encroaching on their public school land

October 22, 2024

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The encroached school land between teachers houses and teaching area fence * Encroachment of the land started in 2016 between the school management school and the community members that led to a court case in 2018 * After contact and dialogue between PTA members, chiefs, District Commissioner failed to solve the problem * There is low morale among both teachers and learners as their safety is heavily compromised, especially the teachers, whose houses are unprotected by perimeter fence By…

Ecobank Day 2024 celebration invests MK35.5m-worth of high-tech ICT equipment to Madziabango Primary School through government-led BEFIT programme

October 20, 2024

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* 107 computer tablets with headphones, a 7.5Kwh solar power installation, a WiFi router, and other ICT accesories * As well as 40 desks as part of refurbishing painting of a school block as a computer lab * Equipping Malawi’s children with foundational literacy, numeracy, and digital skills is critical to their future success Maravi Express Ecobank Malawi, an affiliate of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial service institution, has partnered with a government owned and led ‘Building…

CDH Investment Bank lady employees celebrate Mother’s Day with K5m donation to 2 child care institutions

October 15, 2024

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The happy kids at STEKA Home in Nyambadwe * To Step Kids Awareness Trust (STEKA) in Nyambadwe, Blantyre and Mama Berna Foundation in Area 23, Lilongwe * It was an afternoon of exceptional joy and laughter and the children were delighted with the engagement By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) lady employees showed their motherly love by visiting two orphanages yesterday to commemorate Mothers Day in a special way where they made donations of K5 million — K2.5 million…

Ecobank Malawi announces award-winning Malawian musician Temwah as 2024 Ecobank Day Ambassador

October 12, 2024

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Ecobank’s Tidzi Chalamba sealing the partnership with Temwah * A perfect fit for this year’s Transforming Africa Through Education initiative, whose theme is; ‘Igniting Learning with AI * Her active involvement in schools and her advocacy work with youth make her an ideal champion for this year’s Ecobank Day theme * Her work aligns seamlessly with Ecobank’s mission of creating a better Africa through education and innovation By Duncan Mlanjira Award-winning Malawian musician, Temwah Gondwe, whose brand name is Temwah,…

CFTC warns schools against charging extra examinations fee

October 11, 2024

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* This is bad for our education and it is acting as a barrier for our students to access good education * If the institutions are found guilty of such malpractice, they will be fined up to 10% of the respondents or company’s annual turnover By Benedicto Maguda, MANA The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned educational institutions who are demanding extra money from students who are writing international examinations. In an interview yesterday with Malawi News…

Air Cargo launches Adopt-a-School initiative

October 10, 2024

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* By partnering local education authorities across the nation, we’re supporting the growth of Malawi’s future leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers By Duncan Mlanjira State-owned Air Cargo Malawi Ltd has invested K4 million worth of scholarships to Kalumbu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Lilongwe as part of its education program dubbed ‘Adopt-a-School’. Presenting the investment, Air Cargo Director of Operations, Arnold Chimwenje said the support is to meet the tuition and education resources needs of 40 students at the…

Standard Bank supports Presidential Charity Golf with K10 million

October 8, 2024

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* The Presidential Charity Golf tournament aligns with our focus areas as it aims to raise funds to help in similar areas of need * As a responsible corporate citizen, Standard Bank recognises the importance of investing in our community’s well-being By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc, a key stakeholder in golf development in Malawi, has demonstrated its commitment to giving back to the community through a sponsorship of K10 million towards the Presidential Charity Golf tournament. This year’s…

Teachers are not just instructors; they are mentors, role models and catalysts for innovation and change

October 6, 2024

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* At Airtel Africa, we deeply appreciate the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our future * They are the backbone of society, equipping our children with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate an ever-changing world By Sunil Taldar, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa In celebrating World Teachers’ Day Today, on World Teachers’ Day, which we celebrated yesterday, October 5, we come together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers across the globe. This year’s…

CDH Investment Bank contributes K5m towards Presidential Charity Golf initiative

October 4, 2024

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Kamoto (left) hands over the sponsorship to Khomani * The cause will assist deserving needy tertiary students to complete their studies * The bank is keen to support students to achieve their dreams, become empowered and make a difference in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has supported the Presidential Charity Golf tournament with K5 million toward the 2024 tournament scheduled for October 11-12 at Country Club Limbe. Presenting the cheque in Blantyre, Chief Business Development Officer, Jamal…